Williams Narrows

Summary

Williams Narrows Campground is located in the Chippewa National Forest, offering visitors the perfect spot for boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and bird watching. The campground provides single-family campsites complete with picnic tables and campfire rings, alongside vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water. Surrounded by a scenic forest and lake, the area offers a variety of wildlife and fantastic views.

Overview

Williams Narrows Campground is located on Cut Foot Sioux Lake in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Visitors come to the area for boating, trophy muskie fishing and beautiful scenery.

Recreation

Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities on Cut Foot Sioux Lake. A boat ramp and swimming beach are located between the campground's two loops.

Miles of trails in the area provide great hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and birding opportunities. The Simpson Creek Trail and Cut Foot Sioux National Recreation Area Trail can be accessed by boating across the narrows.

Cut Foot Sioux Lake is located next to Lake Winnibigoshish. Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and muskie. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating and water skiing are popular activities there.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host, who is on-site May 1 through Labor Day.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the eastern shore of Cut Foot Sioux Lake. A scenic forest of birch, oak and pine trees shades the campground. A few campsites have lake views.

The lake is home to a variety of waterfowl and birds of prey, including loons, osprey and bald eagles.